Apple Media Eventhttp://www.maclife.com/taxonomy/term/10343/all
enApple Event: OS X Yosemite Available Today, iOS 8.1 Update Arriving Mondayhttp://www.maclife.com/article/news/apple_event_os_x_yosemite_available_today_ios_81_update_arriving_monday
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u220903/ios_8_with_yosemite_access_620px.png" alt="iOS 8 with OS X Yosemite" width="620" height="300" /></p><p>Following an introduction by CEO Tim Cook, Apple Senior Vice President of Software Engineering Craig Federighi took the stage at the company's headquarters in Cupertino to bring us up to date on the recent iOS 8 update as well as OS X Yosemite.<br /><br />After a quick rundown of what iOS 8 brought to the table last month, Federighi moved onto iOS 8.1, which will not only restore the Camera Roll to iOS devices, but also iCloud Photo Library, which will launch as a public beta with the update arriving Monday alongside Apple Play support.<br /><br />Next up: A recap of OS X Yosemite, the latest version of the Mac operating system which brings new enhancements to Spotlight, Finder, and nearly every corner of version 10.10. Sharing is also improved in Yosemite, thanks to extensions and a number of enhancements to Safari, which Federighi called "blazing fast" thanks to a 6.6x increase over competitors.<br /><br />iWork applications are also receiving Yosemite updates to Pages, Numbers, and Keynote, along with iCloud Drive, which launched last month as part of iOS 8 but has remained unavailable to Mac users.<br /><br />Speaking of iCloud, Federighi paid particular lip service to Apple's cloud-based technology, which is helping to power AirDrop between iOS devices and Macs, as well as other advanced services such as Continuity. Handoff allows users to get started on one device and pick up easily on another, while Instant Hotspot gets users connected faster without the need to toggle the feature on an iPhone or cellular-equipped iPad.</p><p><img src="/files/u220903/stephen_colbert_chief_of_secrecy_620px.png" alt="Stephen Colbert, Apple &quot;Chief of Secrecy&quot;" width="620" height="300" /><br /><br />Federighi's software update included yet another demo of the new Mac-based calling features, as demonstrated in a call with Apple's new "Chief of Secrecy," comedian Stephen Colbert. The hijinks showed a light-hearted take on Apple's efforts to "double down" on internet leaks for its new products.<br /><br />OS X Yosemite will be available from the Mac App Store as a free update starting today, with iOS 8.1 arriving as a software update on Monday.<br /><br /><em>Follow this article’s author, <a href="https://twitter.com/JRBTempe" target="_blank">J.R. Bookwalter on Twitter</a></em></p><p>&nbsp;</p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/apple_event_os_x_yosemite_available_today_ios_81_update_arriving_monday#commentsNewsApple Media EventContinuityCraig FederighiiCloud DriveiOS 8iOS 8.1iWorknew featuresOS X YosemiteSoftware UpdatesiPadiPhoneiPodMacThu, 16 Oct 2014 17:40:47 +0000J.R. Bookwalter20794 at http://www.maclife.comApple Event: CEO Tim Cook Touts "Biggest iPhone Launch Ever" for iPhone 6http://www.maclife.com/article/news/apple_event_ceo_tim_cook_touts_biggest_iphone_launch_ever_iphone_6
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u220903/apple_october_2014_media_event_620px.png" alt="Apple October 2014 event" width="620" height="300" /></p><p>CEO Tim Cook bounded onstage at Apple headquarters in Cupertino on Thursday morning to kick off a second media event, just over a month after introducing the iPhone 6 last month.<br /><br />"It's been an incredible year, but we've got a few more things to share with you," Cook said, touting a new record with the most first month orders in Apple's history for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, calling it "the biggest iPhone launch ever."<br /><br />In just a few short hours, the iPhone 6 models will touch down in China, with 32 countries in total by week's end. The Chinese launch will include support for that nation's 4G LTE rollout on all three major carriers there.<br /><br />More to come!<br /><br /><em>Follow this article’s author, <a href="https://twitter.com/JRBTempe" target="_blank">J.R. Bookwalter on Twitter</a></em></p><p>&nbsp;</p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/apple_event_ceo_tim_cook_touts_biggest_iphone_launch_ever_iphone_6#commentsNewsApple Inc.Apple Media EventChinaCupertinoiphone 6iPhone 6 PlusiPhone Launchmedia eventssmartphonesWatchKitiPhoneThu, 16 Oct 2014 17:14:12 +0000J.R. Bookwalter20792 at http://www.maclife.comMorning Report: Events Channel on Apple TV, Panera Bread Apple Pay Detailshttp://www.maclife.com/article/news/morning_report_events_channel_apple_tv_panera_bread_apple_pay_details
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u220903/apple_events_on_apple_tv_oct_2014_620px.png" alt="Apple Events on Apple TV Oct. 2014" width="620" height="300" /></p><p>In case you haven't heard, there's another Apple media event scheduled for Thursday, and owners of the Apple TV can sit back and enjoy all the announcements courtesy of the Apple Events channel. Today's Morning Report also has additional details on when Apple Pay might launch from partner Panera Bread, as well as availability for a new smartphone-connected door lock. It's all just a click away!</p><h3>Apple TV Events Channel Returns for Latest Keynote</h3><p>Although it's hardly a surprise, the Apple Events channel has again popped up overnight on Apple TV devices ahead of Thursday's media event in Cupertino, which kicks off at 10AM PDT (1PM EDT). Like last month's iPhone 6 event, today's announcements will be streamed live to Apple TV, as well as on Apple's website to Safari users on Mac OS X or iOS.<br /><br />Thus far, today's event seems to be somewhat underwhelming for Apple fans, with refreshed, Touch ID-enabled iPads already confirmed yesterday in a leaked iOS 8.1 user guide. Apple is also expected to confirm a release date for OS X Yosemite, with rumors of new Mac hardware also a possibility, so stay tuned to MacLife.com for all the news as it breaks.</p><h3>Panera Bread Internal Memo Suggests Oct. 20 for Apple Pay Launch</h3><p>We reported earlier this week that Walgreens retail locations are preparing for the launch of Apple Pay as early as this Saturday, October 18, but that now appears to be a tad presumptuous. <a href="http://9to5mac.com/2014/10/15/apple-pay-october-20/" target="_blank">9to5Mac reported Wednesday</a> that retailer Panera Bread has issued an internal memo to employees pegging the launch date on Monday, October 20 instead.<br /><br />"This message is intended for bakery-cafes that have installed Verifone systems," the internal memo reads. "As you are aware, Panera is a featured partner with Apple in their announcement of the iPhone 6 and the new Apple Pay platform. Now, we are excited to share that Apple is very close to releasing Apple Pay and actually planning to launch on October 20th."<br /><br />The memo also notes that other NFC-enabled payment systems like Google Wallet and SoftCard (formerly ISIS Wallet) are also likely to see an influx of new customers thanks to awareness of Apple Pay. Panera Bread locations without the appropriate VeriFone hardware will receive additional details next Monday.</p><h3>August Smart Lock Goes on Sale at Apple Retail Stores</h3><p><a href="http://blog.august.com/2014/10/14/august-smart-lock-now-available-at-apple-stores-nationwide/" target="_blank">The makers of the August Smart Lock announced this week</a> that the $249.99 device is now available at Apple Retail Stores nationwide, following a successful preorder campaign that allowed early adopters to buy with a $50 discount. The deadbolt replacement hardware is powered by four AA batteries and works with a Bluetooth-connected iPhone app to lock and unlock a door, but has the unique ability to generate time-limited access for family members or service personnel along with Auto-Unlock, which senses when a connected device is approaching, and EverLock, which automatically locks the door behind you.<br /><br /><em>Follow this article’s author, <a href="https://twitter.com/JRBTempe" target="_blank">J.R. Bookwalter on Twitter</a><br /><br />(Image courtesy of MacRumors and iDownloadBlog)</em></p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/morning_report_events_channel_apple_tv_panera_bread_apple_pay_details#commentsNewsapple eventsApple Media EventApple PayApple Retail StoresApple TVAugustChannelsMorning ReportPanera BreadiPadiPhoneMacThu, 16 Oct 2014 12:22:32 +0000J.R. Bookwalter20790 at http://www.maclife.comApple Silences U2 Haters with Online Album Removal Toolhttp://www.maclife.com/article/news/apple_silences_u2_haters_online_album_removal_tool
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u220903/u2_new_album_itunes_620px.png" alt="U2 free album on iTunes" width="620" height="299" /></p><p>Apple generously coughed up a reported $100 million to deliver the latest U2 album free to more than 500 million iTunes customers, but over the last week an increasing number of music fans have whined on social media about getting a raw deal.<br /><br /><a href="http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6439?viewlocale=en_US&amp;locale=en_US" target="_blank">Apple today posted a support document</a> for iTunes customers unhappy with automatically receiving the free U2 album "Songs of Innocence," which is available free to everyone until October 13.<br /><br />For many, it's hard to imagine people complaining about getting something for free — especially when the aforementioned "purchase" resides in the cloud, and would actually only wind up on a user's device should they actually choose to download those tracks.<br /><br />Apparently tired of ungrateful customers complaining about the lavish gesture, Apple is now offering iTunes users an option to purge the offending music from their library — not only delete the tracks from a device, but banish Bono and his bandmates from the cloud as well.<br /><br />The trick involves <a href="http://itunes.com/soi-remove" target="_blank">visiting a webpage</a> set up specifically to remove the album: Click the "Remove Album" link, sign in with your iTunes Apple ID and password, and the sultry sounds of Irish rock will be gone for good, leaving only a confirmation message in its wake.<br /><br />One word of warning: Apple states that removing "Songs of Innocence" from your iTunes account will permanently delete the album, making it unable to be downloaded as a previous purchase like everything else. The only recourse in that event would be to wait until October 13, at which point you can rectify the situation by actually paying cold, hard cash to buy the album.<br /><br />How long until the class action lawsuit kicks off claiming Apple caused undue emotional distress by forcing them to download a free U2 album? (We're joking...we hope....)<br /><br /><em>Follow this article’s author, <a href="https://twitter.com/JRBTempe" target="_blank">J.R. Bookwalter on Twitter</a><br /></em></p><p><em>(Image courtesy of Billboard)</em></p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/apple_silences_u2_haters_online_album_removal_tool#commentsNewsApple Inc.Apple Media EventBonodeletedfree musiciTunesiTunes in the CloudSongs of InnocenceTim CookU2iPadiPhoneiPodMacMon, 15 Sep 2014 22:37:30 +0000J.R. Bookwalter20637 at http://www.maclife.comApple Live: "One More Thing" Returns for Long-Rumored Apple Watchhttp://www.maclife.com/article/news/apple_live_one_more_thing_returns_longrumored_apple_watch
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u220903/apple_watch_home_screen_620px.png" alt="Apple Watch home screen" width="620" height="300" /></p><p>Apple CEO Tim Cook noted that the iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, and ApplePay could certainly be enough to call it a day, but instead he took the stage for "the next chapter of Apple's story" to introduce the long-awaited... Apple Watch?<br /><br />That's right... so much for the rumored iWatch name, the <a href="http://www.apple.com/watch/" target="_blank">Apple Watch</a> is here, and it generated a standing ovation from the crowd gathered at the Flint Center in Cupertino. "Apple Watch is the most personal device we've ever created. We set out to make the best watch in the world," Cook added as the roar of the audience finally died down.<br /><br />Requiring what Cook called "very deep thinking," the Apple Watch features an entirely new user interface centered on the Digital Crown, which translates rotary movement into digital data — all without blocking the display.<br /><br />"What we didn't do was take the iPhone and shrink the user interface and put it on your wrist," Cook added, a clear swipe at competitors such as Android Wear. Cook boasts that Apple Watch is "made to be worn," noting that it can be worn all day for any occasion, combining functionality with stylish good looks.<br /><br />Speaking of stylish good looks, Apple design chief Jonathan Ive narrated an extensive teaser video showing off what Apple Watch is capable of.<br /><br />"We've designed a range of products so personal, you don't put them in your pocket, you put them on your wrist," Ive explained. "We've developed the Watch as a singular product. You can't see a boundary between the materials and its software."<br /><br />The digital crown also serves double-duty as a home button, while a flexible Retina Display features a machine-polished sapphire screen with haptic feedback. The Apple Watch is powered by a custom-designed S1 chip, while four LED lenses on the back detect physical data including pulse rate, along with a gyroscope and accelerometer; the back crystal also features a built-in charging solution derived from the company's MagSafe system found on MacBook models.<br /><br />Apple Watch also includes a range of watch faces and six different interchangeable straps to fit a variety of choices, such as leather, polymer, metal mesh, and stainless steel.<br /><br />Stay tuned for more details on Apple Watch, including pricing and availability!<br /><br /><em>Follow this article’s author, <a href="https://twitter.com/JRBTempe" target="_blank">J.R. Bookwalter on Twitter</a></em></p><p>&nbsp;</p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/apple_live_one_more_thing_returns_longrumored_apple_watch#commentsNewsApple Media EventApple ProductsApple WatchDigital CrowniWatchJonathan IvelifestylesmartwatchTim CookwatchesiPhoneTue, 09 Sep 2014 18:12:25 +0000J.R. Bookwalter20602 at http://www.maclife.comApple Live: iPhone 6 Details, Price Revealed, In Stores Sept. 19http://www.maclife.com/article/news/apple_live_iphone_6_details_price_revealed_stores_sept_19
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u220903/iphone_6_with_iphone_6_plus_in_hand_620px.png" alt="iPhone 6 in hand" width="620" height="300" /></p><p>Apple Senior Vice President of Worldwide Marketing Philip W. Schiller had the pleasure of detailing the new <a href="http://www.apple.com/iphone-6/" target="_blank">iPhone 6</a> and <a href="http://store.apple.com/us/buy-iphone/iphone6" target="_blank">iPhone 6 Plus</a>, which will be available for preorder on September 12th, with in-store availability coming September 19th.<br /><br />In addition to a Retina Display HD and A8 processor, Schiller outlined a new addition to the iPhone 6's M8 coprocessor lineup with a new barometer sensor, which measures relative elevation from air pressure — perfect for capturing footsteps moving up or down stairs, for example.<br /><br />Wireless has also been further improved on iPhone 6, with a new, advanced 150Mbps LTE that takes advantage of 20 different LTE bands — more than any other smartphone, according to Apple. Cupertino is now working with 200 LTE carriers around the globe, with support for Voice over LTE (VoLTE) and Wi-Fi calling as well.<br /><br />Moving on to the iPhone 6 camera, the smartphones feature an 8MP iSight camera with True Tone LED flash, with a sensor that promises to take better photos than ever before. Other improvements include up to 43MP support for Panorama mode using a next-generation gyroscope, advanced face detection, and a new "best shot" mode.<br /><br />Other new features include Focus Pixels for continuous autofocus, a new Time-Lapse photo mode; the front-facing camera also gains FaceTime HD, with a new sensor capable of bringing in 81 percent more light with improved face detection, and a new "burst selfie" mode.<br /><br />Although both handsets feature nearly identical camera features, Schiller noted that only the iPhone 6 Plus will feature optical image stabilization (OIS).<br /><br />Together with iOS 8, the iPhone 6 starts at $199 for 16GB, entirely omitting the 32GB model and jumping straight to 64GB for $299 and a whopping 128GB for $399 (prices with two-year agreement).<br /><br />Meanwhile, the iPhone 6 Plus starts at $299 for 16GB, $399 for 64GB, and $499 for 128GB on contract, with the iPhone 5S dropping to $99 and the iPhone 5C now available absolutely free on contract.<br /><br />Preorders for both new iPhone 6 models begins on Friday, September 12, with availability in many countries starting Friday, September 19; Apple expects to deliver the handset to 115 countries before the end of the year. Apple will also release iOS 8 to the public next Wednesday, September 17.<br /><br /><em>Follow this article’s author, <a href="https://twitter.com/JRBTempe" target="_blank">J.R. Bookwalter on Twitter</a></em></p><p>&nbsp;</p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/apple_live_iphone_6_details_price_revealed_stores_sept_19#commentsNewsApple Media EventiOS 8iphone 6iPhone 6 PlusiSightM8Phil SchillerpreordersSeptember 19VoLTEWi-Fi CallingiPhoneTue, 09 Sep 2014 17:53:20 +0000J.R. Bookwalter20600 at http://www.maclife.comApple Live: Tim Cook Cuts to the Chase with iPhone 6 Announcementhttp://www.maclife.com/article/news/apple_live_tim_cook_cuts_chase_iphone_6_announcement
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u220903/iphone_6_with_iphone_6_plus_620px.png" alt="iPhone 6 &amp; iPhone 6 Plus" width="620" height="300" /></p><p>Apple CEO Tim Cook roared onto the stage at the Flint Center in Cupertino on Tuesday morning, wasting not a moment by jumping right into the announcement of the long-awaited, highly anticipated iPhone 6.<br /><br />Breaking from typical keynote tradition, Apple CEO Tim Cook leapt right from a short inspirational video and onto the <a href="http://www.apple.com/iphone-6/" target="_blank">iPhone 6</a> and <a href="http://store.apple.com/us/buy-iphone/iphone6" target="_blank">iPhone 6 Plus</a>, which live up to recent rumors and leaks. Apple's Phil Schiller took the stage to tell us more about them.<br /><br />With a 4.7-inch display, the iPhone 6 introduces the Retina Display HD packed into a 6.9mm thin frame, while the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 Plus is only slightly thicker at 7.1mm. Both devices feature sRGB-accurate, photo-aligned IPS liquid crystal displays with ultra thin backlight, ion-strengthened glass, and an improved polarizer.<br /><br />For the iPhone 6 Plus, Apple has introduced a double-paned landscape view; users can double-touch the Touch ID-enabled home button to switch the view back and forth. Schiller explained that this technique allows for easier use of the larger display with one hand.<br /><br />So what about the 1.3 million apps already in the App Store? According to Apple, they'll all work just fine, using a desktop-class scaler that takes advantage of the different iOS device screen sizes. "They just work," Schiller said of legacy apps.<br /><br />The iPhone 6 introduces a next-generation A8 chip that retains the previous 64-bit support of its predecessor, while taking up 13 percent less space. The A8 offers 25 percent faster performance, and Schiller claimed the processor is 50 times faster than the original iPhone released in 2007.<br /><br />Speaking of performance, Schiller boasted that the iPhone 6 matches or exceeds battery life from the iPhone 5S, with a whopping 80 hours of audio playback on the iPhone 6 Plus.<br /><br />Preorders for both new iPhone 6 models begins on Friday, September 12, with availability in many countries starting Friday, September 19; Apple expects to deliver the handset to 115 countries before the end of the year. Apple will also release iOS 8 to the public next Wednesday, September 17.<br /><br /><em>Follow this article’s author, <a href="https://twitter.com/JRBTempe" target="_blank">J.R. Bookwalter on Twitter</a></em></p><p>&nbsp;</p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/apple_live_tim_cook_cuts_chase_iphone_6_announcement#commentsNewsapple keynoteApple Media EventCupertinoiphone 6iPhone 6 PluslandscapePhil SchillerRetina Display HDTim CookiPhoneTue, 09 Sep 2014 17:28:05 +0000J.R. Bookwalter20598 at http://www.maclife.comMorning Report: Apple Events Channel, ABC Historic Announcement, More U2http://www.maclife.com/article/news/morning_report_apple_events_channel_abc_historic_announcement_more_u2
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u220903/abc_news_historic_announcement_exclusive_620px.png" alt="ABC News historic teaser" width="620" height="300" /></p><p>After months of speculation, September 9 is finally here, and that means Apple executives will take the stage later today to announce the latest and greatest from Cupertino. The live streamed event can be viewed on Apple TV, and we've rounded up the latest rumors of a U2 connection as well as a bombastic ABC News promo about the event for today's Morning Report.</p><h3>Apple Events Channel Appears on Apple TV Ahead of Media Event</h3><p>The day of any Apple media event is always an exciting one, especially for owners of the company's Apple TV streaming boxes. Today is no exception, as <a href="http://www.macrumors.com/2014/09/09/live-video-september-media-event-apple-tv/" target="_blank">MacRumors reported</a> that the familiar Apple Events channel has reappeared in the wee hours of this morning, ready to stream all of the action direct from the Flint Center in Cupertino straight to our living rooms.<br /><br />MacLife.com will once again be posting all of the news as it breaks, but you can follow along by firing up the Apple TV at 10AM PST (1PM EST) to see it for yourself, and Apple traditionally makes the full keynote available for streaming later the same day, for those who prefer to sit back and enjoy it as Tuesday night entertainment.</p><h3>ABC News Teases "Historic" Apple Announcement</h3><p>It's no secret that Apple and Disney have strong ties dating back to Steve Jobs' triumphant return to Cupertino, so it should also be no surprise that the Mouse House would be given exclusive scoops. In this case, it's Disney-owned ABC World News Tonight, who <a href="http://abcnews.go.com/WNT/video/abcs-david-muir-anchor-exclusive-apple-makes-history-25361573" target="_blank">posted a 23-second teaser on their website Monday</a> touting "an exclusive as Apple makes history."<br /><br />"Tomorrow Apple will make a groundbreaking announcement — and ABC's David Muir will be the only anchor with exclusive access as it happens," the accompanying synopsis reads.</p><h3>Despite Denial, U2 Expected to Appear at Apple Event</h3><p>Speaking of today's Apple media event, <a href="http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/09/08/u2-said-to-play-role-at-apple-event/?_php=true&amp;_type=blogs&amp;_r=0" target="_blank"><em>The New York Times</em> reported Monday</a> that fans of U2 can "expect something big" from Cupertino today, despite a flat-out denial when the exact same rumors first surfaced last week. "Extending a decade-long connection with Apple, U2 will play a significant part in Apple’s event," the report noted, citing a trio of people briefed on the company's plans.<br /><br />"In addition to performing, the band will reveal an integration with Apple’s products that is connected to its next album, which is expected to come out by the end of the year," the report elaborated, which seems to throw cold water on wild speculation that the band's next album could come preloaded on iPhone 6 units.<br /><br />With the clocking ticking, we won't have long to find out just exactly what the band (and Apple) have planned...<br /><br /><em>Follow this article’s author, <a href="https://twitter.com/JRBTempe" target="_blank">J.R. Bookwalter on Twitter</a></em></p><p>&nbsp;</p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/morning_report_apple_events_channel_abc_historic_announcement_more_u2#commentsNewsABC NewsAnnouncementsappearancesApple Media EventApple TVLivestreamMorning Reportnew york timesU2iPhoneTue, 09 Sep 2014 12:21:00 +0000J.R. Bookwalter20597 at http://www.maclife.comMorning Report: Jony Ive Puts Switzerland on Watch, U2-Apple Rumors Aboundhttp://www.maclife.com/article/news/morning_report_jony_ive_puts_switzerland_watch_u2apple_rumors_abound
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u220903/logitech_bluetooth_keyboard_k480_620px.png" alt="Logitech Bluetooth Multi-Device Keyboard K480" width="620" height="300" /></p><p>Each year, the fervor surrounding the latest iPhone seems to increase to a fever pitch. This year, shoppers are lining up even before Apple announces a new model, not to mention the fabled iWatch, which many believe will be Cupertino's curveball. Thursday's Morning Report takes a new look at that device as well as rumors of U2's involvement in next week's festivities.</p><h3>Apple's Jonathan Ive: Swiss Watch Makers Are Screwed</h3><p>Although there has been no official confirmation as yet, pretty much everyone believes Apple is working on a smartwatch — affectionately dubbed "iWatch" by the media — that will potentially act as a companion accessory to the company's popular iPhone. On Wednesday, <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/04/fashion/intel-and-opening-ceremony-collaborate-on-mica-a-stylish-tech-bracelet.html?_r=1" target="_blank"><em>The New York Times</em> published</a> a look at the more fashionable wearable devices, and tucked away inside the piece was an eye-raising paragraph which provides possible insight into Apple's fabled smartwatch.<br /><br />"According to a designer who works at Apple, Jonathan Ive, Apple’s design chief, in bragging about how cool he thought the iWatch was shaping up to be, gleefully said Switzerland is in trouble — though he chose a much bolder term for 'trouble' to express how he thought the watchmaking nation might be in a tough predicament when Apple’s watch comes out," the report elaborated.<br /><br />Quite a bold statement, but if anyone can make it, we'd certainly place our bets on the guy who designed the iMac, iPod, iPhone, and iPad.</p><h3>Logitech Announces Multi-Device Bluetooth Keyboard</h3><p>Could there really be one keyboard to rule them all? <a href="http://news.logitech.com/press-release/consumer-products/logitech-unveils-first-keyboard-designed-your-computer-smartphone-an" target="_blank">Logitech seems to think so</a> with its new <a href="http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/multi-device-keyboard-k480?wt.mc_id=global_news_k480" target="_blank">Bluetooth Multi-Device Keyboard K480 </a>launched Wednesday. Shipping later this month in the U.S. and Europe, the K480 is described as a desk keyboard capable of connecting with up to three devices with the flick of an Easy-Switch dial — including Mac, Windows, Chrome, iOS, or Android smartphones and tablets.<br /><br />Priced at $49.99 and available in a choice of two color schemes, the K480 even thoughtfully includes the most-used keyboard shortcuts, as well as an integrated stand for holding one or more mobile devices at just the right angle — and could finally deliver an all-in-one solution for juggling multiple devices.</p><h3>U2 Rumored to Take Part in Apple Media Event Next Week</h3><p><a href="http://www.macrumors.com/2014/09/03/u2-iphone-6-launch-rumors/" target="_blank">MacRumors reported yesterday</a> that a pair of new rumors posted to Twitter appear to be connecting the dots between rock band U2 and next week's presumed unveiling of the iPhone 6.<br /><br />The first comes from music promoter Stephen Browne, who attended a secret music video shoot with the band in Dublin, where "black sheets [were] strategically placed to obscure what was happening from public view" — a well-known Apple tactic. Not so coincidentally, the focus of the video is said to be a phone, which a separate report from a U2 fan site claims may actually be an Apple commercial.<br /><br />Finally, there's that massive structure Apple is building at the Flint Center, where next Tuesday's media event will take place. CNET plays connect the dots by suggesting it's being constructed because U2 frontman Bono "may be [a] special musical guest" — lending further credence to a Cupertino resident who described the structure as "like a sound stage going up for a rock concert."<br /><br /><em>Follow this article’s author, <a href="https://twitter.com/JRBTempe" target="_blank">J.R. Bookwalter on Twitter</a></em></p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/morning_report_jony_ive_puts_switzerland_watch_u2apple_rumors_abound#commentsNewsApple iWatchApple Media Eventapple rumorsbluetooth keyboardsBonoJonathan IveLogitechMorning ReportU2iPadiPhoneiPodMacThu, 04 Sep 2014 12:37:21 +0000J.R. Bookwalter20573 at http://www.maclife.comApple Event Streaming Live, Safari Push Notifications Starting to Appearhttp://www.maclife.com/article/news/apple_event_streaming_live_safari_push_notifications_starting_appear
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u220903/apple_yerba_buena_oct_22_620px.png" alt="Apple special event Oct. 22" width="620" height="300" /></p><p>If you weren't already excited for Apple's media event in San Francisco today, it's time to get excited: The company has announced it will be streaming the shindig live to the Mac, iOS and Apple TV devices.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.apple.com" target="_blank">The front page of Apple's website</a> has been completely consumed by a hero shot of the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco, where in just a few short hours, executives will unveil what Cupertino has in store for us for the remainder of 2013 and into early next year.<br /><br />Unlike the smaller iPhone event last month, <a href="http://www.apple.com/apple-events/october-2013/" target="_blank">Apple will provide live streaming video of the Oct. 22 special event</a>, which can be viewed on OS X 10.6 or later with Safari 4 or higher, as well as Mobile Safari running iOS 4.2 or later and a second or third-generation Apple TV with version 5.0.2 or later.<br /><br />Apple's special event kicks off at 10 AM PST (1 PM EST), so tune in and be sure to circle back to MacLife.com as we post all of the breaking news as it happens.<br /><br />In a related event, <a href="http://www.macrumors.com/2013/10/21/websites-begin-supporting-safari-push-notifications-ahead-of-mavericks-launch/" target="_blank">MacRumors is reporting</a> that a number of websites have already started offering Safari push notifications ahead of the release of OS X Mavericks, which is widely expected by the end of October.<br /><br />Confirmed websites include <em>The New York Times</em> and NBA.com, and MacRumors also has plans to provide push notifications to Safari, which notify users when their favorite websites have been updated with new content.<br /><br /><em>Follow this article’s author, <a href="http://twitter.com/JRBTempe" target="_blank">J.R. Bookwalter on Twitter</a></em></p><p>&nbsp;</p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/apple_event_streaming_live_safari_push_notifications_starting_appear#commentsNewsApple Media EventApple.comLive StreamingOS X Maverickspush notificationsSafariSan FranciscoYerba Buena centeriPadMacTue, 22 Oct 2013 13:37:15 +0000J.R. Bookwalter18383 at http://www.maclife.comT-Mobile US Executive Hints at Cellular iPad Deal Next Weekhttp://www.maclife.com/article/news/tmobile_us_executive_hints_cellular_ipad_deal_next_week
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u220903/t-mobile_john_legere_ipad_tweet_620px.png" alt="T-Mobile iPad tweet" width="620" height="300" /></p><p>Although T-Mobile US is now an official provider of the iPhone, the fourth-placed carrier still doesn't have an Apple-sanctioned iPad -- but that could change with the latest models expected at next week's media event.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.macrumors.com/2013/10/16/executive-tweet-suggests-cellular-ipads-coming-to-t-mobile/" target="_blank">MacRumors reported Wednesday</a> that <a href="https://twitter.com/JohnLegere/status/390588414573428736" target="_blank">a seemingly random tweet from T-Mobile US CEO John Legere</a> referring to Apple's now confirmed Oct. 22 media event could be a sign of bigger things to come for the scrappy carrier.<br /><br />"What has two thumbs and is excited for October 22? #thisguy," the tweet reads, linking to <a href="http://t.co/gQvJ1a1axD" target="_blank">a USA Today story</a> about Apple sending invitations for a media event the same day in San Francisco.<br /><br />Assuming Legere isn't just simply a big iPad fan, the tweet could be his way of not-so-subtly hinting that the carrier will finally be able to sell the tablet with T-Mobile US data connectivity, which is already offered from rivals Verizon Wireless, AT&amp;T and Sprint.<br /><br />We're not sure that alone warrants Legere's excitement, however, considering that the iPad is already carrier-unlocked, meaning that T-Mobile customers can simply insert a SIM card into the data-equipped tablet model and browse to their heart's content.<br /><br /><em>Follow this article’s author, <a href="http://twitter.com/JRBTempe" target="_blank">J.R. Bookwalter on Twitter</a></em></p><p>&nbsp;</p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/tmobile_us_executive_hints_cellular_ipad_deal_next_week#commentsNewsApple Media EventinvitationsiPad Data PlaniPad rumorsJohn LegereSIM cardT-MobileT-Mobile USTweetTwitteriPadThu, 17 Oct 2013 13:20:03 +0000J.R. Bookwalter18343 at http://www.maclife.comRumor: Updated MacBook Pro, iPad, Mac Pro Available by Nov. 15http://www.maclife.com/article/news/rumor_updated_macbook_pro_ipad_mac_pro_available_nov_15
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u220903/mac_pro_nov_15_rumor_620px.png" alt="Mac Pro Nov. 15 rumor" width="620" height="300" /></p><p>Assuming Apple is holding the rumored media event next Tuesday, Oct. 22, the media should start receiving invites today, but the rumor mill is abuzz with potential release dates for the hardware expected to be unveiled there.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.macrumors.com/2013/10/15/updated-macbook-pros-ipads-and-mac-pro-all-reportedly-expected-by-mid-november/" target="_blank">MacRumors reported Tuesday</a> that Apple is expected to announce updated MacBook Pros and iPads as well as a release date for its cylindrical Mac Pro, all expected to arrive in stores between the end of next week and the middle of November.<br /><a href="http://translate.google.com/translate?js=n&amp;sl=auto&amp;tl=en&amp;u=http://www.macg.co/materiel/2013/10/info-macg-les-macbook-pro-suivis-par-les-ipad-la-fin-octobre-puis-le-mac-pro-77236" target="_blank"><br />According to French website MacGeneration</a>, refreshed MacBook Pro models with Intel Haswell processors are expected to go on sale within days of the rumored event next Tuesday, with Thursday, Oct. 24 or Friday, Oct. 25 pegged as the on sale date.<br /><br />The fifth-generation iPad and a sequel to the iPad mini will reportedly follow a week later on Oct. 30 or 31, while the latest and greatest Mac Pro will trail the other products with an expected Nov. 15 release date.<br /><br />As usual, rumored dates should be taken with a grain of salt -- particularly the late October dates for the new iPads, which fall on a Wednesday and Thursday. Apple has traditionally released new iPads on Friday, so a better bet might be Friday, Nov. 1 instead.<br /><br />The report notes that MacGeneration has a "mixed track record" when it comes to Apple rumors, most recently predicting that Cupertino would hold its media event today, Oct. 15, which obviously didn't pan out.<br /><br /><em>Follow this article’s author, <a href="http://twitter.com/JRBTempe" target="_blank">J.R. Bookwalter on Twitter</a></em></p><p>&nbsp;</p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/rumor_updated_macbook_pro_ipad_mac_pro_available_nov_15#commentsNewsApple Media EventHaswelliPad 5iPad mini 2Mac Promacbook proNovemberOctoberrelease datesRumorsiPadMacTue, 15 Oct 2013 13:44:10 +0000J.R. Bookwalter18322 at http://www.maclife.comPost-Event Tidbits: New iPhone Dock, AppleCare+, iOS 7 Gold Masterhttp://www.maclife.com/article/news/postevent_tidbits_new_iphone_dock_applecare_ios_7_gold_master
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u220903/iphone_5s_leather_case_620px.png" alt="iPhone 5s leather case" width="619" height="300" /></p><p>Sure, we all know Apple introduced two new iPhones on Tuesday along with a set of silicone cases, but did you know you can now get AppleCare+ for your iPod classic? Or that Cupertino is back in the dock accessory business?<br /><br /><a href="http://www.macrumors.com/" target="_blank">MacRumors</a> compiled a number of smaller details into a series of posts following Apple's media event on Tuesday, highlighting a few new accessory products and other offerings that slipped through the cracks during the bigger announcement of the iPhone 5c and iPhone 5s.<br /><br />While everyone got a good look at the company's $29 iPhone 5c silicone cases, <a href="http://www.macrumors.com/2013/09/10/apple-unveils-cases-and-docks-for-iphone-5s-and-5c-new-2m-lightning-cable/" target="_blank">Apple also announced</a> a <a href="http://store.apple.com/us/product/MF045LL/A/iphone-5s-case-black?fnode=47" target="_blank">premium leather case for the iPhone 5s</a>, available in brown, beige, black, yellow, blue and (PRODUCT) RED. Priced at $39 each, the cases will be available alongside the latest flagship smartphone on Sept. 20.<br /><br />Apple also jumped back into the dock business with a new $29 entry for the <a href="http://store.apple.com/us/product/MF031ZM/A/iphone-5c-dock?fnode=45" target="_blank">iPhone 5c</a> and <a href="http://store.apple.com/us/product/MF030ZM/A/iphone-5s-dock?fnode=45" target="_blank">iPhone 5s</a>, which also works with last year's iPhone 5. Although the dock includes a Lightning connector, you'll need to provide your own cable — and Apple just so happens to be selling a new <a href="http://store.apple.com/us/product/MD819ZM/A/lightning-to-usb-cable-2-m?fnode=45" target="_blank">two-meter Lightning-to-USB cable</a> for only $29 for just such occasion. The dock and cable will hit stores on Thursday, Sept. 12.<br /><br />Not only did Apple not kill the iPod classic as rumored yet again this year, the company <a href="http://www.macrumors.com/2013/09/10/apple-increases-applecare-iphone-service-charges-adds-ipods-expands-to-new-countries/" target="_blank">now specifically includes</a> the large capacity model — as well as the iPod touch — in its <a href="http://store.apple.com/us/product/S4575LL/A/applecare-for-iphone" target="_blank">AppleCare+</a> program. The service has also expanded beyond the U.S., Canada and Japan into China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Austria, Germany, France, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, and the U.K., although in doing so the cost for accidental damage has been raised from $49 to $79; the two years of additional coverage still cost $99.<br /><br />Last but not least, <a href="http://www.macrumors.com/2013/09/10/apple-seeds-ios-7-golden-master-build-to-developers-ahead-of-september-18-public-launch/" target="_blank">Apple released a gold master build of iOS 7 to developers late Tuesday</a>, which allows them a full week to get their apps fixed up and submitted to the App Store before Cupertino unleashes the software on the public at large.<br /><br />Follow this article’s author, J.R. Bookwalter on Twitter</p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/postevent_tidbits_new_iphone_dock_applecare_ios_7_gold_master#commentsNewsApple Care PlusApple Media EventCasesdockgold masteriOS 7iphone 5iPhone 5CiPhone 5Slightning connectoriPhoneiPodWed, 11 Sep 2013 13:37:08 +0000J.R. Bookwalter18021 at http://www.maclife.comiPhone 5S Features Touch ID Fingerprint Authenticationhttp://www.maclife.com/article/news/iphone_5s_features_touch_id_fingerprint_authentication
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u220903/iphone_5s_touch_id_sensor_620px.png" alt="iPhone 5S with Touch ID" width="620" height="300" /></p><p>Do you use a passcode on your iPhone? Apple marketing boss Phil Schiller thinks you should, and even has a new feature on the iPhone 5S that will let you make iTunes purchases with the touch of a finger.<br /><br />Apple took the wraps off the <a href="http://www.apple.com/iphone-5s/" target="_blank">iPhone 5S</a> on Tuesday, saving one of the best features for last with <a href="http://www.apple.com/iphone-5s/features/" target="_blank">Touch ID</a>, a new hardware-based feature which allows users to unlock their device with only a fingerprint and even purchase content the same way.<br /><br />Apple Senior Vice President of Worldwide Marketing Phil Schiller explained that Touch ID uses a ring sensor built into the home button of the iPhone 5S. Only 170 microns thin with a resolution of 500 ppi, the feature offers 360-degree readability by scanning the sub-epidermal skin layers of the user's finger or thumb.<br /><br />A stainless steel ring detects the presence of the user's finger, even if they don't actually depress the button. Best of all, Touch ID is baked right into iOS 7, so iTunes purchases can be authenticated without the need for a cumbersome password.<br /><br />The <a href="http://www.apple.com/iphone-5s/" target="_blank">iPhone 5S</a> starts at $199 for 16GB with two-year agreement, available for purchase online or at Apple retail stores next Friday, Sept. 20.<br /><br /><em>Follow this article’s author, <a href="http://twitter.com/JRBTempe" target="_blank">J.R. Bookwalter on Twitter</a><br /><br />(Image courtesy of Engadget)</em></p><p>&nbsp;</p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/iphone_5s_features_touch_id_fingerprint_authentication#commentsNewsApple Inc.Apple Media Eventfingerprint scanneriPhone 5SiTunesPhil SchillerpurchasesSecurityTouch IDiPhoneTue, 10 Sep 2013 18:17:30 +0000J.R. Bookwalter18007 at http://www.maclife.comEpic Games Announces Infinity Blade III with 64-Bit iPhone 5S Supporthttp://www.maclife.com/article/news/epic_games_announces_infinity_blade_iii_64bit_iphone_5s_support
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u220903/infinity_blade_iii_demo_620px.png" alt="Infinity Blade III" width="620" height="300" /></p><p>The iPhone 5S is not only real, it's the world's first 64-bit smartphone -- and to take full advantage of it, Epic Games will debut a conclusion to the Infinity Blade saga that's ready-made for the hardware.<br /><br />Apple's Phil Schiller turned the stage over to Chair co-founder Donald Mustard, who gave us a first look at Epic Games' upcoming Infinity Blade III, which is billed as the conclusion to what's now being called a trilogy.<br /><br />Infinity Blade III takes full advantage of the powerful 64-bit A7 processor being introduced with the new <a href="http://www.apple.com/iphone-5s/" target="_blank">iPhone 5S</a>, but Mustard claims it only took two hours to convert the game over thanks to Apple's iOS 7, which is also 64-bit capable.<br /><br />With up to eight worlds and the ability to play two characters, Infinity Blade III combines advanced rendering effects such as depth of field, blur and lens flares "that would make J.J. Abrams proud," Mustard quipped.<br /><br />Infinity Blade III is scheduled to debut alongside the iPhone 5S on Sept. 20.<br /><br /><em>Follow this article’s author, <a href="http://twitter.com/JRBTempe" target="_blank">J.R. Bookwalter on Twitter<br /></a><br />(Image courtesy of Engadget)</em></p><p>&nbsp;</p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/epic_games_announces_infinity_blade_iii_64bit_iphone_5s_support#commentsNews64-bit processorA7Apple Media EventChAIR Entertainmentdemosepic gamesinfinity bladeInfinity Blade IIIiPhone 5SiPadiPhoneiPodTue, 10 Sep 2013 17:58:43 +0000J.R. Bookwalter18004 at http://www.maclife.com